"We do not consider these treatments safe, " says Eric Fombonne, a child psychiatrist at McGill University.
The sealed documents include an affidavit from Dr. David Arrendondo, a San Francisco-based child psychiatrist, the filing said.
Eric Taylor, a child psychiatrist at London's Maudsley Hospital, says that 0.3% of British children take Ritalin, compared with 6-7% in America.
So, if any of these risk factors is relevant to your son's situation, I'd take him to a child psychiatrist for an evaluation.
It is best to follow a child's lead when answering questions, says Victor Fornari, a child psychiatrist at North Shore-LIJ Health System in New Hyde Park, N.
Peter Hill, a consultant child psychiatrist, says that some patients wait 18 months for therapeutic help despite studies in America which show that behavioural therapy can work, on its own or combined with low doses of drugs.
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Jane Garland, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and colleagues.
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Another worthwhile read is "The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness" by Edward Hallowell, a child and adult psychiatrist.
The problem could be a result of poor parenting, said Dr. Elizabeth Roberts, a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
But Dr Clare Lamb, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist at North Wales adolescent service, Conwy and Denbighshire NHS Trust, said if patients are swiftly diagnosed their outlook is brighter.
To make a diagnosis, your child's doctor might recommend that your child be evaluated by a specialist, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, psychiatric nurse, mental health counselor or behavioral therapist.
Dr Nadia Micali, senior lecturer and honorary consultant psychiatrist at University College London's Institute of Child Health, says the latest figures show that 40 in 100, 000 10 to 14-year-olds are diagnosed with eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia.
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